Patient Care Technician - Dialysis

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Employee recognition

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Certified Hemodialysis Technician for our Dialysis Unit. The role requires a high school diploma and dialysis experience; CNA on hire is acceptable. Day shift, 10 hours, with alternating weekends and holidays.

Join a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care and outcomes. We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for growth, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality of care in a premier cancer center

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Hemodialysis Technician preferred.
• CNA on hire may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.
• Contribute to patient comfort and overall outcomes of care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to identify and address patient needs.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), patient mobilization, and admit/discharge processes.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment.
• Support the assigned care team.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ADLs support

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Our Dialysis Unit has 55 beds and 230 employees; the dialysis unit at MD Anderson provides patient focused care through a multidisciplinary team approach. Quality and patient outcomes are at the heart of our practice. The ICU team participates in Evidence Based Practice, unit and hospital-based committees, and local and national conferences.

Ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and Certified Hemodialysis Technician with at least 2 years of Dialysis experience.

Working Hours: The working hours will be Day shift - 10 hrs. per shift, alternating weekends and holidays.

At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
• Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

Job Competencies

• Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse
• Contributes to patient comfort and overall outcomes of care
• Functions as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to identify and address patient needs
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs), patient mobilization, and admit/discharge processes
• Obtains and records vital signs
• Updates and retrieves patient information as appropriate
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment
• Acts as an active member of the assigned care team

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience

• Required: None
• Preferred: At least 2 years of Dialysis experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Preferred: Certified Dialysis Technician
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant on hire

Other Requirements: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.